This total parenteral nutrition calculator provides an empiric dose for the macronutrients included in a TPN formulation. In addition to providing an initial recommended dose, you may alter the contents of each macronutrient while maintaining a specified daily caloric requirement.
Children under 3 years of age should have their teeth brushed by an adult. The use of fluoridated toothpaste in this age group is determined by the level of risk. Parents should consult a health professional to determine whether a child up to 3 years of age is at risk of developing tooth decay.
She only has a few. Submitted by Parents Team. Even though these first teeth will fall out, it's important to take good care of them. In fact, most experts recommend that parents begin a mouth-cleaning regimen even before baby teeth erupt. Wiping a baby's toothless gums with a wet washcloth after feedings removes surface bacteria that can cause plaque. Once those first teeth have come in, switch to a soft toothbrush, which you can use on both the teeth and the gums. When your child turns 2, you can add a pea-size dab of fluoridated baby toothpaste.